Operations Lead, Founder Associate & Sustainability Campaigner

Matt Unerman

Matt Unerman is the Operations Lead, Founder Associate & Sustainability Campaigner for Foodfacts.org

Matt is a passionate advocate for sustainable food systems, dedicated to reimagining how we grow, consume, and value food. Combining expertise in sustainability, communication, and systems thinking, he empowers individuals and organizations to address the hidden challenges of the global food industry and discover practical solutions for a more equitable and ethical future. His experience working with leading food retailers and NGOs provides him with invaluable insights into the complexities of the food system.

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Matt Unerman

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Opinion
Health

UK junk food advertising ban finally launches, but the fight is far from over

The UK's new junk food advertising ban takes effect, and whilst some are praising it, others are saying that it doesn't go far enough.
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Opinion
Ethics

Have you ever wondered about the life your Christmas turkey had?

This Christmas, it’s not just what’s on the plate that matters – it’s the untold story behind your turkey and the traditions we rarely stop to question.
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Opinion
Food Systems

Why 50 million Brussels sprouts end up in the bin at Christmas

Every December, Britons toss away enough Brussels sprouts to feed a small nation. But sprouts aren't the problem; our treatment of them as a single-use...
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Opinion
Health

Are plant-based meat alternatives good for cholesterol? Cardiologists weigh in

A recent study has shown that increasing the amount of plant-based meat you eat could be good for your cholesterol. We unpack the findings in this article.
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Opinion
Environment

Are plastic greenhouses in Spain caused by plant-based diets?

Blaming vegans for farmers growing food that everyone eats, is like blaming underwear models for shops selling underwear. It's a pants claim.
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Opinion
Health

No, your milk isn’t full of pus. But here’s what is in it

Milk contains somatic cells, not pus — but that distinction matters. Here's what's actually in your milk and what the evidence says about its safety.
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Opinion
Environment

No, avocados are not worse for the environment than ‘local meat’

When a politician claimed avocados harm the planet more than local meat, we checked the data. The science tells a very different story.
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Opinion
Food Systems

Perfectly imperfect: why choosing 'wonky' veg matters more than ever

Explore how accepting visually imperfect fruits and vegetables reduces waste, fights climate change, and reshapes consumer habits.
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Opinion
Environment

Can feed additives really fix the methane problem?

Feed additives have been regarded as the silver bullet to tackle methane emissions from cow farmers, but are they all they're cracked up to be?